How to travel from Tokyo to Tohoku, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Tohoku is around 440km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tokyo to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Furukawa.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,380($200)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,615($305)
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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Iwaki Yoshima and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,830($195)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tōhoku region.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance451km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Tohoku

There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,380 ($200).

The distance between Tokyo and Tohoku is around 440km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Tokyo and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Tohoku is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥27,380 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Tohoku. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tokyo to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tokyo and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tokyo and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Furukawa. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai. instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tokyo and Tohoku. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥27,380 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Tohoku

Transport options from Tokyo to Tohoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
¥27,380($200)
hourly440km (274 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 60m
¥41,615($305)
every 3 hours652km (405 miles)
Fly to Odate Noshiro (ONJ), train5h 60m
¥52,020($380)
every 3 hours792km (492 miles)
Plane, Train and Taxi3h 55m
¥44,765($325)
every 4 hours484km (301 miles)
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar
7h 5m
¥26,830($195)
every 4 hours447km (277 miles)
Bus and Train10h 20m
¥26,285($190)
once daily545km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
¥6,845($50)
on demand451km (280 miles)

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Airports near Tohoku

The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MSJ
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Tohoku